Shibumi International

What is Shibumi International?

Shibumi International, headquartered in the UAE, is the corporate venture capital arm of Gulermak, an international construction firm renowned for its expertise in heavy civil works, steel fabrication, and transportation projects. As an investor, they focus on nurturing the growth of startups within the built environment by offering financial support and industry expertise. Their investment strategy is centered around early-stage companies, particularly in the pre-seed, seed, early stage, and Series A phases of development, with an emphasis on firms operating in the construction, facilities management, and building inspection sectors.

With a minimum investment threshold of $100,000 and a maximum cap of $10,000,000, Shibumi International's sweet spot for investment lies around $1,000,000.

They adopt a hands-on approach, striving to integrate solutions that not only benefit the financial ecosystem but also address wider societal challenges through enhanced production efficiencies, waste minimization, and overall societal improvement. As part of their philosophy, they seek to back innovations that offer tangible solutions to core societal problems.

Shibumi International prides itself on being a Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Company, reflecting their commitment to fostering entrepreneurial activities within Dubai's dynamic economic landscape. By leveraging their parent company Gulermak's comprehensive understanding of the construction sector, Shibumi International positions itself as a strategic and value-adding partner to the startups they invest in.

What they say:

We are a venture capital vehicle supporting emerging enterprises in specific sectors.

What we look for: We invest in early-stage companies focused on the built environment.